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Item 36587

Riggers and Sail Makers banner, Portland, 1841

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1841 Location: Portland Media: Oil on linen

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Item 7060

Windjammer, Camden, 1941

Contributed by: Camden Public Library Date: 1941-05-15 Location: Camden Media: Photographic print

Item 27824

Barkentine Cecil P. Stewart, Thomaston, ca. 1918

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1918 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857

"… sails of the boat) were configured and set up by riggers. A ropewalk situated on the eastern bank of Mill Creek/River supplied rigging and sheets…"

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Temperance Membership

"Riggers and Sail Makers banner, Portland, 1841Maine Historical Society Parade Banner for the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, Pump and Block…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding During and after the Civil War - 1861 to 1900

"… vessels underwent a change of design from square-riggers to schooners to stay competitive. Sail plans were greatly reduced, requiring fewer…"